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Auction 130, Lot 396

"Carte des Isles Canaries", Bellin/Van Schley

Subject: Atlantic Ocean, Canary Islands

Period: 1746 (dated)

Publication: Raynal's Atlas Portatif…

Color: Hand Color

Size:
10.9 x 7.8 inches
27.7 x 19.8 cm
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Delicately engraved French style title cartouche, compass rose and rhumb lines make this a very attractive map of these important Atlantic islands. Dated 1746 but published in 1773.

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Condition: A+

Sharp impression, original color and wide original margins.

Estimate: $110 - $160

Sold for: $80

Closed on 12/2/2009

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